If f(x) = (x - 2)^2 and g(x) = (-x - 2)^2, which statement is true about the graph of g(x)?

A. It is the reflection of f(x) through the x-axis.
B. It is the reflection of f(x) through the y-axis.
C. It is a vertical shift of f(x) 2 units upward.
D. It is a vertical shift of f(x) 2 units downward.

Question

If f(x) = (x - 2)^2 and g(x) = (-x - 2)^2, which statement is true about the graph of g(x)?

A. It is the reflection of f(x) through the x-axis.
B. It is the reflection of f(x) through the y-axis.
C. It is a vertical shift of f(x) 2 units upward.
D. It is a vertical shift of f(x) 2 units downward.

ribhu · Answer

what do u think? what's ur approach?

anonymous · Answer

honestly i have no idea what this question is asking i was hoping someone would explain it to me so i can understand it better

ribhu · Answer

draw both the graphs and see urself. |dw:1424022734551:dw|